Atty. Rick Eugene Temple
Rick Eugene Temple is a lawyer practicing labor law, employment law, representing management and 1 other area of law. Rick received a B.S. degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Employment Law & More Attorney · Serving Springfield, MO · 41+ Years Experience
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About Rick Eugene Temple at a Glance
Rick Eugene Temple is a Member based in Springfield, Missouri, practicing at Law Offices of Rick E. Temple, LLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in Missouri U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S (1985). Educated at University of Missouri-Columbia (J.D., 1985) and Southwest Missouri State University (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Springfield Metropolitan and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar. Serves clients in Springfield, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Rick Eugene Temple
- Rick Eugene Temple is a lawyer practicing labor law, employment law, representing management and 1 other area of law
- Rick received a B.S. degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Rick practices at Law Offices of Rick E. Temple, LLC in Springfield, MO
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Rick Eugene Temple's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rick Eugene Temple handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Springfield.
Employment Law in Springfield
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Springfield
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Springfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Springfield Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Springfield-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Springfield Choose Rick Eugene Temple
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Rick Eugene Temple's practice in the field of employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Rick Eugene Temple brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means Rick Eugene Temple's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Springfield
A Springfield-based practice means Rick Eugene Temple attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Rick Eugene Temple Handles in Springfield
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